However, despite the film not even being out yet, fans are already keen to know whether this is truly the end of the historical drama, or whether the cast could return for a third cinematic outing.<\/p>\n
In an interview with this week\u2019s Radio Times magazine<\/strong><\/a>, Downton creator Julian Fellowes revealed that a third film is still possible, but it\u2019s currently all up in the air.<\/p>\n Fellowes said: \u201cYou never know if more is going to be wanted. After every series, after the first film, and now after the second, each time I have said a heart-wrenching goodbye to these people\u2026 and then here we are back again.\u201d<\/p>\n Fellowes continued: \u201cI invented them all, I\u2019m their father, and I do feel a kind of obligation towards them, and I\u2019m fond of them.<\/p>\n \u201cIt sounds rather romantic to say that, but also you do want to give a really good evening to the people who\u2019ve been faithful to us for so many years.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople talk about stage plays and further movies, but I think it will be made clear to me if there\u2019s a strong demand, and if that\u2019s what people want, then I won\u2019t fight it.\u201d<\/p> Meanwhile Mary Crawley actress Michelle Dockery confirmed that while she loves \u201ccoming back to this role and being with [her] Downton family\u201d, any potential sequel comes down to the involvement of Fellowes and the show\u2019s creators \u201cand if they feel that it has a life after this sequel\u201d.<\/p>\n Dockery said: \u201cI\u2019ve loved playing Mary and it does feel like I\u2019ve grown up with her. There is such a comfort in that feeling of family.\u201d<\/p>\n The first Downton Abbey film was a smash-hit at the box office, grossing just shy of $200 million worldwide, so if that trend continues with A New Era it seems like we could indeed be returning to the famous Yorkshire country estate again in the not-so-distant future.<\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p>\n Downton Abbey: A New Era will be released in cinemas on Friday 29th April 2022. 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